Türkiye

By Yeh Tzu-hao (葉子豪) Translated by Wu Hsiao-ting (吳曉婷) The earthquakes that jolted Türkiye and Syria in February resulted in a vast swath of devastation, impacting an area three times the size of Taiwan. Tzu Chi volunteers saw either collapsed buildings or rubble being cleared when they visited heavily hit…

The national anthem of Turkey, “İstiklâl Marşı” or “Independence March,” holds a significant place in the hearts of Turkish people. Embarking on our journey of exploring national anthems from around the world, today we delve into the captivating realm of Turkey’s national anthem, the “İstiklâl Marşı” or “Independence March.” As…

The results of the May 14 election in Türkiye remind me of the fragments of a broken bowl. WorldAtlas describes Türkiye as a complex melting pot of cultures and people, having bridged the Islamic Arab and the European Western worlds with trading, commerce and exploration activities for centuries. What do…

From Atatürk To Erdoğan — From Atatürk to Erdoğan. From Secularism to Islamism. From a parliamentary system to absolute presidential power. Türkiye is set to hold a runoff election next week, on May 28th, between President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the opposition leader, Mr. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. And the general consensus is that Erdoğan is in…

The state word, which basically means "consecutive, continuing, changing", is of Arabic origin. In practical terms, it is defined as the political organization of the society and the whole of those organizations. There are lessons to be learned from these two definitions. Continuity is essential. The state, which is a…

Turkish citizens finally reached the expected time. For the last 3 years, every citizen has been counting the days for this time to come as soon as possible. These elections are considered as the most important “election” in the history of Türkiye because these elections have the potential to determine…

The term “Turk” was first heard in history during the 6th century CE, when the Chinese referred to a group of Central Asian tribes collectively as the “Turkic people.” These tribes were known for their horse-riding and archery skills, and for their nomadic way of life. The first historical records…

What do you do when your country is struck by a tragedy that affects millions of people and costs 4% of GDP just months before already difficult elections? …

Suddenly, within the past few weeks, there has been a flurry of diplomatic activity that provides real hope that the civil war that’s devastated Syria for 12 years may be headed toward a negotiated peace and a chance for rebuilding. …